Budapest

Hungary

City Break

About Budapest

Hungary’s vibrant capital city is an intriguing city with surprises around every corner. Belle Époque-era opulence sits beside contemporary street art, and Michelin-starred restaurants sit alongside trendy street food stalls. It’s also home to ‘ruin pubs’, a collection of different bars which have taken over abandoned buildings decked out with graffiti, plants, and furniture.

These fascinating contrasts mean visitors can range from backpackers and bloggers to boozy stag and hen groups and city breakers. Culture-seekers also flock to the city to soak up the nouveau architecture and relax in one of Budapest’s world-famous thermal baths. These architectural marvels serve as idyllic wellness sanctuaries and social hotspots and are a must-visit as part of the Budapest experience.

Budapest is also big on Christmas, pulling in visitors from all over the world between November and New Year for its Christmas markets, when the city’s historic buildings are festooned with fairy lights and light displays. Wander through the stalls while nibbling on traditional Hungarian chimney cake and sipping mulled wine while browsing the beautiful, handcrafted gifts.